ResponsibilitiesThe mission of the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is to ensure a swift, effective, and coordinated EU response to crises and disasters worldwide. Guided by the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, DG ECHO provides humanitarian assistance and civil protection support to save lives, alleviate suffering, and safeguard human dignity.By mobilising resources through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and humanitarian aid programs, DG ECHO ensures that aid reaches those in need quickly and efficiently. Operating from its headquarters in Brussels and a network of field offices, it works closely with Member States, international organisations, and local partners to deliver targeted, needs-based assistance.European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations websiteTransparencyAs part of the Commission's commitment to transparency, Commission staff holding management functions publish information on and minutes of all meetings they hold with interest representatives.Meetings of the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Leadership and organisation Commissioner Hadja Lahbib Director-General Maciej Popowski Deputy Director-General Hans Das 1 APRIL 2025European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations - Organisation chartOther languages (2)Deutsch(386.6 KB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(353.36 KB - PDF)Download Search for staff Contact Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations NameDirectorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsPhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressEuropean Commission 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Press contacts Send a message to this department Related links More on the topic of humanitarian aid and civil protectionEmergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)Union Civil Protection Knowledge NetworkDG ECHO Partners' website Plans and reports Commission work programmeOverview of institution-wide deliverables for current yearStrategic planDepartment strategy, objectives for 2020-2024Management planDepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportDepartment achievements, resources used during previous yearAnnual priorities for humanitarian aid 2025General Guidelines on Operational Priorities for Humanitarian Aid in 2025Annual priorities for humanitarian aid 2024General Guidelines on Operational Priorities for Humanitarian Aid in 2024Annual priorities for humanitarian aid 2023General Guidelines on Operational Priorities for Humanitarian Aid in 2023Annual report on the European Union's humanitarian aid operationsAnnual report on the European Union's humanitarian aid operations financed in 2023Annual priorities for humanitarian aid 2022General guidelines on operational priorities for humanitarian aid in 2022 Latest News article6 June 2025Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by 30 donors3 min readNews article4 June 2025EU sends civil protection experts to support Romania in Praid Salt Mine post-flood recovery efforts1 min readNews article26 May 2025EU organises firefighting teams and fleet of aircraft to support wildfire-hit countries3 min readSee more news
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News article6 June 2025Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by 30 donors3 min read
News article4 June 2025EU sends civil protection experts to support Romania in Praid Salt Mine post-flood recovery efforts1 min read
News article26 May 2025EU organises firefighting teams and fleet of aircraft to support wildfire-hit countries3 min read